Healthy Chewy No Bake Granola Bars
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Healthy Chewy No Bake Granola Bars
Description
Healthy Chewy No Bake Granola Bars use a mix of rolled oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, goji berries, and pomegranate seeds for a variety of textures and flavors. The dry ingredients are toasted to enhance their nuttiness before combining with a blended wet mix of dates, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut oil, which acts as a binder without baking. After pressing the mixture tightly in a pan and chilling it thoroughly, the bars hold together well and offer a chewy consistency with subtle sweetness and nutrient-rich ingredients.
This recipe is suited for those looking for a homemade snack without baking, making it easy to prepare and store. The bars hold their shape well when refrigerated or frozen and can be customized slightly by swapping sweeteners or nuts according to preference. Wrapping individual bars makes them handy for gift-giving or carrying along for work or school snacks.
The notes suggest wrapping the bars with parchment and string if gifting, emphasizing presentation. This step also helps keep the bars fresh. Firm pressing and sufficient chilling time are key to achieving bars that cut cleanly and hold together properly.
Ingredients
- 140 grams or 1 ½ cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 60 grams or ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 40 grams or 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 40 grams or 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 40 grams or 1/3 cup Goji berries
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 10 date pitted, soft
- 4 tablespoons honey , liquid (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil liquid
- 50 grams or 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Toast rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts and pumpkin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix them well with chia seeds, goji berries and cinnamon and set aside.
- Blend pitted dates, maple syrup or honey and liquid coconut oil until smooth. Combine dry and liquid ingredients and add pomegranate seeds.
- Line a 17 x 26 cm (6 x 10 inches) or similar size baking pan with parchment paper and gently spread the mixture evenly across bottom. Press it down very firmly using the base of a glass. Chill the mixture in the freezer for at least 40 minutes, better 60 minutes until firm.
- Lift the parchment paper and adjust the shape of the edges to your liking. Put into 12 bars with a sharp knife. If you want to give them as gifts: Wrap each bar in a parchment paper strip and decorate with a stripped string. Enjoy!
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well after chilling.
- Chill the bars for at least 40 minutes to allow them to set properly; an hour is preferable.
- For gifting, wrap each bar with parchment paper strips and tie with string for a neat presentation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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